Proposal for 620 Residences and School Near Gloucester Submitted

An initial proposal has been lodged for the construction of 620 residential units and an educational facility on the periphery of Gloucester. The developers, Crest Nicholson, intend to establish this new development across over 66 acres of farmland situated in Hardwicke. As detailed in the outline planning application, the project encompasses a secondary school and a new public park. The planning documentation from the developer, presented to Stroud District Council, stated: “The site offers an opportunity to deliver an integrated, vibrant and legible extension to Hunts Grove.” A period of public consultation is currently underway and will conclude on Christmas Day, with a determination expected by 27 February, as reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The developers assert that the location is advantageously positioned within the current transportation infrastructure, offering road links through the A38 towards Gloucester and the M5 connecting to the Midlands and the South West. The document indicated: “The whole community will enjoy convenient access to a new park which is proposed alongside Haresfield Lane at the heart of Hunts Grove.” It further explained that this open area will serve as a central point for the integrated Green Infrastructure, which will be expanded throughout the supplementary development zone. Additionally, the park is designed to preserve a significant portion of the site’s archaeological features in their original location. The planned development is intended to adhere to the existing movement principles of Hunts Grove. The document specified: “It will incorporate a distinctive street hierarchy, including a tree-lined primary street designed to accommodate a bus service, as well as a network of recreational foot/cycle routes and a play trail.” The developer further noted that the outline planning application was conceived to integrate with and offer a “logical, sustainable extension” to Hunts Grove.